anyone else have the belchies after surgery?

I have to belch so bad, but just can't seem to get it all out...anyone else do this??? Liz

I didn't belch alot-my gas was a little lower down I guess.  The gas they use to expand your belly takes awhile to absorb-since it's not in your intestinal tract it doesn't blow out either end.

I really can't think of a delicate way to put that.

When I drink without a straw, I swallow too much air for my tummy to handle now. I'm the oddball, because it's just reverse for most people. I talked to my surgeon and dietician before using straws consistently, but that's been the only way I could drink without swallowing air and having to burp all the time when drinking.

Also, that feeling could be coming from your swollen tummy and not actually be a need to truly burp. 

Take care and let the nurses know if you continue to have a problem.

Liz, i sure hope this thing passes quickly for ya...  i've been trying to keep posted about you and all the things you're experiencing.... T.

Thanks for checking on me! I'm actually doing great. I just kind of sit back and go, "Wow...did I really have my stomach removed this morning???" lol I definitely know something is different, just not experiencing anything that is difficult with the exception of the belchies! In the last bit, it's kind of calmed down some. I think I discovered I was taking too big of sips. Oh, and the cold stuff makes me hurt a bit. If it is room temp or warm, it is much better. The hot teas they provide are great. :) Hope this info is helpful when you have your surgery in a few weeks!!! Liz

Liz - I had this..it will pass in a few days.

I'm able to get the belchies out with no problem but I didn't have lots of "movement" in my tummy or belly area.  You could tell things were whining about what had been done to them!  And I'm still belching way more than I ever have in my life.  I'm thinking of going to truck driving school....

Kim----no need to go to truck driving school----just join my family!! I married into the biggest belchers on the planet. Unbeknownst to me at the time. LOL I still have them occasioally since surgery, but they're more frequent if I over eat. I still have problems with any liquids that are too cold and plain water tastes like a bunch of metal in my mouth. Anyone else have this problem? It's easily handled with flavor packets though so no big deal. Cindy

I am one of those people who can burp on command, and that just increased after surgery.  Now I have some burps that hurt badly.  Farting is worse too.  Pretty bad when your farts make YOU gag, not just everyone else.

Hope your air passes smoothly..lol dan....tmi!